Healthcare Assistant

Due to an increase in demand from many of our clients across all the North East area, Standby Healthcare is looking to expand and recruit experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our thriving team of agency staff to support care settings and services. We have regular day and night shifts available across the region and so a willingness to travel here is preferred.

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK resident, residing within the local area. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

You will need to apply:

• Minimum 6 months experience in the UK healthcare sector in a senior healthcare assistant role
• UK resident and the right to work in the UK
• Ability to complete or provide a DBS - This must be on the online update service
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Preferred)

Key Benefits:

• Flexible working - You are able to choose when and where you work!
• Experience working within a variety of services
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant who books you out for work
• Worker of the month award
• Career Development and Training Opportunities
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 24/7 Support with dedicated customer service line for candidates only
• About our services

We work with numerous services all over the North East region, these services range small to large, offering Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Physical Disability, and Respite care. Previous experience in these areas would be ideal but is not essential. If you would prefer to work in one service whilst having the benefits of our agency, please apply and we can discuss the options with you over the phone!

We are looking for committed candidates that are willing and able to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will have a transferrable DBS and have experience working within care settings.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits: Company pension

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience: Healthcare Assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)